No time for the gym or just not in the mood? We've all been there. The good news: routine household tasks are effective calorie burners, turning chores into sneaky workouts.
Opt for walking to the supermarket instead of driving, and carry extra groceries home to engage your arms. This works your legs and upper body, torching about 275 calories.
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Scrub away limescale from tiles requires serious elbow grease and knee bends, targeting glutes and legs. Follow up by vacuuming and mopping the floor for a full session that burns around 400 calories per hour.
Blast some music and dance while mopping to make it fun. A full house walkthrough burns about 315 calories per hour.
This arm-intensive task builds upper-body strength. Push a bit harder during an hour of window cleaning to shed roughly 300 calories.
Ideal in spring or summer, weeding after winter buildup squats through your legs. This vigorous activity burns no less than 350 calories per hour.
Sources: margriet.nl, Damesspreijes.nl
